Irish Examiner

Sign in

<p>Protesters throw fireworks at Gardai officers near the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, as disturbances have flared outside the Dublin hotel which used to house asylum seekers. Picture:Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

news

Frontline gardaí demand tougher stance on violent Citywest protesters after officers injured

The Garda Representative Association says stronger measures are needed to protect officers after violent anti-migrant protests at Citywest

<p>Presidential candidate, Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys, speaks to Republic of Work CEO Frank Brennan, during campaigning for the Irish presidential election in Co Cork. Picture: Noel Sweeney/PA Wire</p>

politics

Heather Humphreys makes final appeal to voters ahead of presidential election

<p>Fota Wildlife Park will remain closed for 'a number of weeks'. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

companies

Fota Wildlife Park confirms major financial hit after avian flu forces closure

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

S travel

Hotel review: This coastal Waterford escape is full of potential

Soldier F not guilty of committing Bloody Sunday murders

court and crime

Soldier F not guilty of committing Bloody Sunday murders

Cork’s Grange Bar and Restaurant on the market for more than €1m as owner plans retirement

commercial

Cork’s Grange Bar and Restaurant on the market for more than €1m as owner plans retirement

SJohn Fallon: How Irish clubs are set to spend academy funding

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

culture

Sweet soul, classic reggae, and cutting-edge improvisation: 20 to see at Cork Jazz Festival

Cork motorcyclist who wrote off car after crash at junction convicted of careless driving

court and crime

Cork motorcyclist who wrote off car after crash at junction convicted of careless driving

Fit Bit Offer

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

Sarah Harte Writer head shot.png

Sarah Harte: New law doesn't go far enough to rebalance free speech rights

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Presidential election

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

The latest Business Post/Red C poll shows that Ms Connolly is on 44% support, an increase of eight points compared to the previous poll

Steve World Premiere | Netflix

S Michael Moynihan: The (Cork) questions we should be asking presidential election hopefuls

Irish presidential election

ieExplains: What happens if Jim Gavin wins the presidency after dropping out?

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys calls on Fianna Fáil supporters to lend her their vote

News

Cahirmee horse fair

Waterford council buys Lismore home of renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy

House was much-loved by the writer and from where she penned most of her 26 books

Garda sign lamp

Man charged after armed robbery at Offaly pharmacy

File Pics An Post has said it will need to cut staff numbers by almost 2000 by 2015.

Judge seeks references before finalising case against postman who punched man in the head

Construction to begin on long-awaited Glanmire primary care centre by Halloween

Construction to begin on long-awaited Glanmire primary care centre by Halloween

sport

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Grace Moloney to get chance in Ireland goal for Belgium visit

Courtney Brosnan’s injury has left Carla Ward with the dilemma of choosing either Moloney or the uncapped Sophie Whitehouse.

Liverpool Training - AXA Training Centre - Tuesday October 21st

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool players’ meeting on Monday was not for ‘crisis’ talks

Super Rugby Pacific Rd 7 - Highlanders v Hurricanes

Former Munster man Jason Holland to step away from All Blacks setup

Federation of Irish Sport Pre-Budget Breakfast Briefing

Keane to take up Cricket Ireland role following conclusion of Swim Ireland tenure

Insight: Must Reads

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

As guest editor, Annmarie O’Connor wanted to interview a person who had faced the rubble of life. Here, she talks to Katriona O’Sullivan about picking up the pieces

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

3d Young Girl Contemplating Crossing Colourful Space. Illustration. Unrecognisable, Created In 3d Software

Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

Lifestyle

Pine marten 'resurrection' after nearly being wiped out by guns, strychnine, and habitat destruction

Pine marten 'resurrection' after nearly being wiped out by guns, strychnine, and habitat destruction

A plurality of martens is called a ‘richness’ — an odd term for this most solitary of mammals. The name may refer to the money that was to be made from selling its luxurious pelt

From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause

From cooling mists to CBD serums, these are my hero products for menopause

Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing

What is Tryka, Ireland's alternative to Hyrox? And how do I take part?

What is Tryka, Ireland's alternative to Hyrox? And how do I take part?

Viewpoints

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

Inclusive education schemes must go on so more first-generation graduates can change their family stories forever

We have to protect Ireland’s investment in education and the social-mobility programmes that made university accessible to families like mine, writes Cian O'Donnell

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence

Googles AI Data Protection Practices Probed by Irish Regulator

Ireland is the world's second-largest importer of Israeli goods. We've sold our morals

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Louise Burne: If this was Humphreys’ last chance, she didn’t take it

Subscriber

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Foróige, Stelfox IT Recruitment, Health Matters Occupational Health (HMOH), Bank of Ireland, Elevate Financial and Cairn Homes

MTU appoints new university executive and unveils five new faculties

S MTU appoints new university executive and unveils five new faculties

Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

S Tommy Martin: Like Ronaldo and United, has ravenous Haaland outgrown City?

Atletico de Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2

S Liverpool's next problem? The Frankfurt starlet following Marmoush and Ekitike

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

Experts say tonight’s Prime Time debate could still sway voters as the presidential campaign enters its final, heated stage

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

Watch Now

Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Watch: Scenes from the Citywest riots

Violent clashes occured outside Citywest hotel, which houses asylum seekers, on Tuesday evening. The protest followed an alleged sexual assault on nearby Garter Lane in Saggart on Monday.

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

Watch: North Mon-ster giant pumpkin

TOPSHOT-FRANCE-POLITICS-JUSTICE-PRISON-SARKOZY-LIBYA

Watch: France's Sarkozy waves goodbye to supporters as he leaves for prison

farming

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

IFA poultry chair speaks about poultry farmers' increasing worries surrounding bird flu and the current outbreak in Fota Wildlife Park

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

IFA not backing any presidential candidate

Cattle Market

Beef Report: Prices have lifted by up to 10 cents/kg across the main categories this week

Farmland in Ireland

Sheep Report: Factories are quoting 750-760 cents/kg plus the quality bonus

Property

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

LDA committed to almost €500m housing investment in Cork

Plans to be lodged this month for apartments at Anglesea Terrace, where one block will rival the height of the Elysian

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans for 220-bed budget accommodation approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Blackcap; Sylvia atricapilla; female on holly berries

These berries will make your garden a magnet for birds

Office worker lost his job and open a wallet without money. Man empty wallet, man broke concept.

Home Q&A: I cannot pay my electricity bill. What should I do?

World

Hungary Anniversary of 1956

Thousands march in Budapest to support Orban amid election challenges

Thousands of Hungarians congregated on the streets of Budapest in a show of force on behalf of their leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who six months ahead of parliamentary elections looks set to face the most competitive ballot in his 15 years ...

Israel Palestinians US

Vance brands Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation ‘an insult’

Trump

Rubio will travel to Israel after Vance visit to ensure Gaza ceasefire holds

Philippines-Typhoon Victims Lawsuit

Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell

Sponsored Content

‘If you have high potential and you’re willing to work, Lidl is willing to invest in you’

‘If you have high potential and you’re willing to work, Lidl is willing to invest in you’

Kickstart your career with the Lidl graduate management programme. Graduates receive a personalised training plan for 18 months, so they know exactly what to expect from start to finish

Guaranteed Irish expands in Cork

Guaranteed Irish expands in Cork

Every stone tells a story

Every stone tells a story

All your tiling needs under one roof

All your tiling needs under one roof

photos of the week